Frankenstein Vocabulary List #2

precarious

uncertain, dangerous, risky

enraptured

to move to delight

provocation

causing someone irritation

propagated

to reproduce

sophisms

a plausible but mistaken argument

profundity

a deep intellectual ability

presentiment

premonition, a sense of something about to occur

condescension

patronizing manner

conflagration

a big and destructive fire

tumult

commotion, noise, or uproar

supplication

humble and earnest request or prayer

mandate

an authoritative command

adverse

unfavorable, harmful

verdure

fresh greenness of flourishing vegetation

conjecture

guess or theory based on inconclusive facts

dispelling

driving away, scattering

efface

rub out, to obliterate

approbation

approval, favorable opinion

guile

deceit, sly tricks

absolution

freeing from guilt or blame

venerable

deserving respect because of age, character, or importance